New card shop opening Sept 2nd in Raleigh, NC!!

[Jlcherry2477]

Originally Posted by Thekid1

Congrats. I am headed to NC in next few months I'll stop by if I have the time.

Please do! And please introduce yourself as a member here so we can put a face to the name! Looking forward to seeing you there!

Originally Posted by Leon

This board has always supported shows and card shops. In that vein this was copied over to the front page. Good luck guys !!

Thanks for copying this to the front, I didn't really know the best place to post it!

Originally Posted by Jason

Talk about timing. I have to be in Durham on the 3rd so I will stop by and check it out.

We will be looking forward to meeting you! Free food, drinks, and prizes that weekend!

Originally Posted by hshrimps

Wish you good luck. It is a tough battle against internet sales. We will support you!!

Thank you for your support! We will have an internet presence, so we hope this helps drive sales!

Originally Posted by ksabet

I live in Chapel Hill so I will be frequenting. Please have vintage...I will spread the word.

We are working on getting more vintage as we speak! Thanks for spreading the word! Any recommendations that you would like to see the store carrying?

Originally Posted by polakoff

I know the owners of the shop personally...they are stand up guys and I have no doubt the shop will do well. Makes me wish I was still living in NC! (except for the cold, and the snow)

Unfortunately we do know this guy.......thanks for the support David!

Originally Posted by Bliggity

James - congrats on the shop, I've been looking forward to the opening since the announcement was posted on our local FB group. Can you tell us a little more about the co-op nature of the store - sounds like a neat idea but would like to know more about what you're envisioning. And like Kiya said - please have vintage and prewar! There are no good vintage/prewar options within 100 miles of Raleigh.

As far as the co-op part of the store, several of the showcases will be available for consignment at a monthly price (1st month free with 3-month sign up). Also, many items throughout the store to include memorabilia may be consigned.

We will also have a website dedicated to singles that can be consigned on a month-to-month basis. We will scan, list, and post your cards to the site. You will be able to set your prices on the items you submit and people can make offers on those cards. We will promote the website vigorously through social media to help build an audience from all over.

And finally, we will offer to list through eBay on our store eBay page as well...we will have supplies, boxes, singles, and more available in the store! Please come by and check us out! If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact me!

[Rookiemonster]

Good luck ! My brother lives in Durham next time I pay him a visit I'll also pay the shop one !

[tschock]

Now that's the kind of "front page" news we like to hear. Thanks for moving, Leon.

I'll be taking the short jaunt over from Durham, James.

Im @ 1 hr away,more than likely will check it out. What kind of selection for baseball cards, prewar, postwar and or new.Also there's a card shop in Greenville NC called "The Batters Box" Good Luck

[Jlcherry2477]

Originally Posted by rgpete

Im @ 1 hr away,more than likely will check it out. What kind of selection for baseball cards, prewar, postwar and or new.Also there's a card shop in Greenville NC called "The Batters Box" Good Luck

At this time we are vigoursly seeking more vintage cards to add to the inventory. We have several singles available. Unfortunately we will not have prewar cards at opening, but will be interested in pursuing those as well. We will carry modern cards in case/box/packs and offer presales on new releases.

We look forward to meeting you in the near future!

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Jlcherry2477

At this time we are vigoursly seeking more vintage cards to add to the inventory. We have several singles available. Unfortunately we will not have prewar cards at opening, but will be interested in pursuing those as well. We will carry modern cards in case/box/packs and offer presales on new releases.

We look forward to meeting you in the near future!

No Prewar? Blasphemy!! Good luck and I am sure you guys will work everything out over time. I like your idea of doing so many different things to monetize the store to try to be profitable. Brick and mortar ain't cheap. And I hope you didn't get stuck with the standard triple net lease (you pay for everything, taxes, rent and maintenance and the landlord keeps all of the money).

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by rgpete

Im @ 1 hr away,more than likely will check it out. What kind of selection for baseball cards, prewar, postwar and or new.Also there's a card shop in Greenville NC called "The Batters Box" Good Luck

Is that the same Batters Box that is on EBay?

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

Is that the same Batters Box that is on EBay?

I dont know

[Koufax32fan]

The Battersbox on eBay is in Texas (Spring, TX if recollection serves): http://www.the-battersbox.net/

[Rich Klein]

Good Luck!